399. Rollygobs #2: The Skyspire

399. Rollygobs #2: The Skyspire

Author: Eric O'Keeffe / Starglow Media June 29, 2026 Duration: 28:33
Our heroes face gargoyles and magic plants as they attempt to climb the tallest tower in the city! Can Ignis the Fire Sorcerer, Scuggy the Armadillo Magineer, Claude the Leafbat Sidekick, and the painted superhero known as Knight Wing reach the top in one piece? Lessons include: Listening and creative thinking are more effective than fighting. This week, we play G&G with actor and tutor Dante Belletti, the voice actor behind Dorktales Storytime Podcast, Jonathan Cormur, and the head writer for Dorktales, Molly Murphy! Molly Murphy is the head writer for Dorktales, and you can reach them for all your writing needs at: mkmurphycreative@gmail.com Jonathan Cormur is a professional voice actor and you can hear many of his amazing voices on the Dorktales Storytime Podcast: jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast Dante Belletti tutors middle and high school students on Zoom for test prep and academic support. Grown-ups can email danteabelletti@gmail.com to learn more! This story is part of a Guilds & Goblins adventure, where What If World guests play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Real-life dice rolls, usually with a 20-sided die, help us tell the story, along with your questions! Part 1 of this series was episode 398. Look for G&G or Cryptid Kids episodes if you want to hear more.  Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Want more kids podcasts for the whole family? Grown-ups, subscribe to Starglow+ here. Learn more about Starglow Media here. Follow Starglow on Instagram and YouTube Share questions with a grownup's help via email: hello@whatifworldpodcast.com or voicemail: 205-605-WHAT (9428) Eric and  Karen O'Keeffe make  What If World. Our producer is  Miss Lynn. Character art by  Ana Stretcu, episode art by  Lynn Hickernell, podcast art by  Jason O’Keefe, and theme song by  Craig Martinson.

Curiosity begins with a simple question, and What If World-Stories for Kids turns those questions into delightful, original adventures. Hosted by Mr. Eric, this podcast spins the wild and wonderful "what if" ideas sent in by young listeners into full-length audio stories. Each episode is a journey into a uniquely crafted universe where anything is possible, blending gentle comedy with heartfelt moments that families can enjoy together. The magic lies in its collaborative spirit-the stories are directly inspired by the imaginative queries of children, making every narrative a surprise. Parents and caregivers are invited to submit their own child's puzzling or playful scenario, which might just become the spark for the next tale. Through these engaging fictions, the show naturally encourages creative thinking and a resilient, problem-solving spirit. Tuning in means entering a space where a question about dinosaurs eating pizza or a cloud made of jelly can unfold into a memorable, character-driven plot. It’s more than just a story time podcast; it’s an interactive celebration of a child’s perspective, lovingly produced by Eric O'Keeffe and Starglow Media. The result is a consistently charming and funny listen that respects the intelligence and wonder of its young audience, one "what if" at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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407. Niamh asks: What if flamingos were fortune tellers? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:03
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! How do you tell a story when the narrator has gone missing? Detectives Fair Elise and Alabaster Zero are on the case, with a little help from an ecc…
406. Evil Wizard Radio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:59
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! Cthunkle is the host and DJ of Evil Wizard Radio, but will his new show be as evil as he hopes? Themes include: Meeting small cruelties with big kin…
SME #2: A Stumper for All Seasons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:59
Support the show to get every episode of Stump Mr. Eric and all our stories, ad-free: whatifworldpodcast.com/support JFKat and Mr. Business show up to not help Mr. Eric at all—big surprise. Share trivia, ask interview qu…
405. Pietown #3: What if frogs invaded with magic? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:44
Subscribe at whatifworld.fun, Support the show, and get our Yoto Cards! A flying gorilla, a young junkodile, and an unreliable wizard must save New What City from a frog invasion! Themes include: Language is magic; under…
404. Pietown #2: What if trumpet fish could play the trumpet? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:13
If a fish trumpets the loudest, does that make it right? Let’s find out as we explore New What City and try to find out why everyone is turning into pie! Themes include: Everyone has different strengths, being loud doesn…
402. John asks: What if a dog and a detective went camping? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:53
Talking Bears and mumbling Bearries are just some of the strange creatures Fred the Dog and Alabaster Zero will encounter on their camping trip. Mr. Eric and Miss Lynn fully improvise this story, inspired by your questio…
401. Amanda asks: What if you interviewed Miss Karen? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:55
Detective Alabaster Zero will solve the mystery of how Miss Karen helped create What If World. Will he get to the bottom of her villainous plot against cereal? Lessons include: We’ve got to be bad at something before we…